Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Some of our Christmas food we had to put in the bath in the barn as there was not enough fridge room......i think there is a first time for everything. It was a fantastic day but once again far too much food it think we had enough to feed an army. Oh well 4 pounds later i still have a smile on my face. Must try and do some walking at the beach to bring it off.

Just look at our sweet table.....omg.

Everyone sizing up their seating positions.....cameras are out. Look at little Ziggy isn't he cute.

Boys trying to pretend they are busy.....he he not a chance.

I will post some more shots in the next couple of days. Off to the races on New Year Day.....more eating no doubt. Oh well what more can i say Happy New Years Everyone and thank you so much for all your support in 2009. Travel safely and enjoy the holidays with your family.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Well its nearly here again. I have only just sat down after 7 hours straight in the kitchen after a busy morning in the shop and then a quick hour whisking around the supermarket to get everything i need. The barn is nearly all set up just a little fine tuning in the morning before all my family arrive. I am a combination of excited and exhausted......but i am sure that tomorrow i will feel revived. Oh by the way i turn 45 years old tomorrow; yeah i know crazy isn't it being born on Christmas Day.......i think mum did extremely well. Well i will let all you guys get back to what ever you were doing and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. Oh i will take lots of photos tomorrow so you will all see the yummy food and all my beautiful family. Goodnight and ho ho ho.

Tuesday was what you might call crazy in store; so all the other stock that arrived disappeared quickly into the spaces. The only thing i have coming in are linen french toile cushion and others with a stripe,they are all gorgeous. The coat racks are great for hanging school bags coats or just whatever.

We now have a large selection of prints which i have specifically framed with frames and mounts that i choose to suit the print. So you wont see them everywhere.

The french linen and oak chair and behind the Marley and Lockyer tags hanging from the topiary pot.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Some shots of the garden

Well i have decided that gardening is an on-going process and once you start something it just seems to keep going on and on and on. Yes and it is that time again where the garden is needing attention again. The ground is rapidly drying out and the weeds are taking over. So i don't know where the time is going come from.

Some shots looking through the downstairs window.....i love these type of shots.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

These scissors are walking out the door; beautifully made brass handle scissors that cut so well. They are available in 3 different sizes.

These napkins by Lily & Lulu are just beautiful , fantastic for the Christmas table.

Horn combs all different colours ............

Our new letters have proven to be popular so i will be buying in some single letters as initials.

A view across the shop floor...........Christmas is definitely here people have left there shopping late this year and are rushing in to see whats new. This week we are receiving 2 new pallets of furniture so i will be staking things up to the ceiling.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Hi everyone;here are some of our new goodies that have just arrived in store. The vintage weight is a great candle holder for coffee table and the heart photo/cardholder is gorgeous for displaying your favourite Christmas cards.

The willow hearts look fab hanging down like in the photos at all different levels but also look great on the Christmas tree in the back ground.

These extra large block printed cushions are beautiful made with mud and clay colours. They make great floor cushions.

These are some of Emma's wreaths that are flying out the door for festive decorations. They would also be great for Weddings or other occasions. Next week the store will be stocked to the ceiling with so much stock ; two more shipments coming......where am i going to put it all?

A view in store.....

A French portrait

Cathy Pentons Charms in store

vintage finds are available

Love pears....

Clocks available in store...

About Me

Hello my name is Amanda, i am the founder and owner of the store, The Vintage Rose, in Launceston Tasmania. I have been operating now for five years and enjoying every mintute of it. We live in an older house where i practice my love of decorating and gardening. I also have developed a passion for antiques; after growing up in an antique dealers family. Life is full of surprises, not only in bussiness but also in home life, bringing up two beautiful teenage daughters.